July 05, 2026 01:51 pm (IST)
Ross-Grant stabilise NZ ship, 150 for three after 35 overs
Melbourne, Mar 29 (IBNS): After three quick wickets, Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott have added 111 runs in the fourth wicket partnership to stabilise the New Zealand innings as they posted 150 runs for the loss of three wickets after 35 overs in the final match of the World Cup against four-time champions Australia here on Sunday.
Ross Taylor (40*) and Grant Elliott (72*) are currently at the crease.
New Zealand have lost the wickets of Brendon McCullum (0), Martin Guptill (15) and Kane Williamson (12).
Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first.
Mitchell Johnson, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc have picked up three wickets for Australia.
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